The Food Service Industry Looks To OSI Group For Its Cutting-Edge Food Solutions

It takes drive and hard work to start and grow a business. When that business has lasted for more than 100 years, that takes innovation. OSI Group was founded in 1909, and today it is a globally recognized organization. The company’s International headquarters are located in Aurora, IL.

The founder of the company was only living in the United States for 2 years when he started the business. OSI Group buys former Tyson Foods plant in Chicago. The founder, Otto Kolschowsky, was a German immigrant who came to the US when many of the other European immigrants arrived. He opened a small meat shop in Oak Park, IL, a nearby suburb of Chicago. The family business went on to include his sons, and in 1928 the company became known as Otto and Sons, Inc. Otto was committed to offering only the freshest, high quality meats to the local community that they served.

Almost three decades later, his sons met a young entrepreneur by the name of Ray Kroc, poop went on to become the founder of McDonald’s. Ray was looking to open his first restaurant, and he was impressed with the men and their meat company. Otto and Sons became the beef vendor for the very first McDonald’s hamburger restaurant in 1955. OSI Group continues to serve the fast food company, and they serve other chains in the fast food industry with their food products and food solutions.

The company is one of the largest US companies in the food business. OSI Group produces and distributes beef, chicken, and pork as hamburger patties, chicken fingers, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, sausage, bacon, and more. They currently manufacture and distribute fruits and vegetables, baked goods, dairy foods, and snacks. The company remains privately held, and they continues in the footsteps of Otto’s commitment to freshness and quality.

OSI Group operates state-of-the-art facilities utilizing the highest level of technological advances in the industry. Their manufacturing plants are located throughout North America and in many countries in Europe. They have 20,000 office and plant employees worldwide. Some of their other fast food clients include Pizza Hut, Papa John’s Pizza, Starbucks, and others.